Welcome to the newest post in Writing While Healing, a series where I speak with indie authors who’ve found light through writing during their darkest times.
Today, I’m honored to feature Timothy Robare, an indie author, poet, and a great part of the writing community on Twitter. You can learn more about Timothy Robare here.
Please introduce yourself!
I am Timothy Robare. Poet and fiction writer.
Please tell us a little about yourself and the kind of stories you write.
I write mostly epic fantasy. Battles, politics, adventure.
Would you, if you feel comfortable, mind sharing a bit about your mental health journey?
Mental health wise had been up and down. I am prone to melancholy but I am an extreme optimist. I waver in extremes. Mostly up but when I'm down I hide in my room under my covers and can't seem to move. I have gotten it under control since I attempted suicide many years ago. I realized that life is worth living and we are in control.
Sometimes I get down. Especially due to my writing journey. I am insanely hard on myself but my mental health had grown to be so much healthier . I struggle with many things from my childhood and things about myself but have really spent a few years to understand myself better.
How has your mental health influenced your writing process or creativity?
I'm not sure. My poetry is best when I have fits of melancholy or depression.
Do you find writing to be healing, challenging, or a bit of both?
I find writing to be a fun way for me to channel everything within.
Has your experience with mental health shaped the themes or characters in your stories?
It has with some characters. It plays a part.
Are there any writing routines, boundaries, or self-care habits that help you stay grounded?
I meditate. I do yoga. I workout frequently. I talk to myself about my issues.
What advice would you give to other writers who have similar struggles as you?
I don't think I can be one to give advice. My best advice would be to understand yourself and the why. And maybe read.
Have you ever taken breaks from writing to focus on your mental health?
Nope.
What’s something you wish more people understood about being a writer with mental health struggles?
I think we all have struggles. That's part of life. Artists seem to be more prone. Im not sure there's anything I want people to understand other than that we are all people and we all have issues.
Is there anything else you'd like to share with the readers?
We are our own advocates and our own enemies. We control each piece of ourselves. We need to understand and utilize it. Understand it. Love it or change it. We hold the power. Other than that, my books do explore human nature to some degree.
Where can readers connect with you and your work? (Socials, website, books, etc.)
Authortrobare on Twitter and tiktok. Writingwithwolves22 on Instagram and threads
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